Kia EV3 vs Nissan Leaf (3rd gen)
The Kia EV3 leads on 10–80% charge. The Nissan Leaf (3rd gen) leads on cargo space.
SUV
2027 Kia EV3 Long Range FWD
1 of 12 versions
Maker's price (MSRP), US
checked Aug 12, 2026
71/100#34 of 80 · Everyday
SUV
2026 Nissan LEAF S+ FWD
1 of 13 versions
Advertised price, new, US
checked Sep 18, 2026
65/100#56 of 80 · Everyday
Kia EV3 is cheaper by $100
Who's ahead - and by how much?
EV3Kia EV3Leaf (3rd gen)Nissan Leaf (3rd gen)
- Range (EPA)
A disputed figure or another version's - not compared.
- 10–80% chargelower is better- best on this row4 min faster· 11%
- Fast-charge peak
- Cargo space- best on this row+3.8 cu ft· 23%
- Power- best on this row+10 kW· 7%
- Battery warranty- best on this row+1 years· 14%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | Kia EV3 | Nissan Leaf (3rd gen) |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (EPA) | ||
| Range (WLTP) | no data | |
| Efficiency lower is better | ||
| Battery | ||
| Battery (gross) | no data | |
| Charging | ||
| Fast-charge peak | ||
| 10–80% charge lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Full charge at 240 V lower is better | - best on this row | |
| AC charging | - best on this row | |
| Performance | ||
| 0–62 mph lower is better | version not named | |
| 0–60 mph lower is better | no data | |
| Power | - best on this row | |
| Torque | - best on this row | |
| Top speed | - best on this row | |
| Drive | ||
| Space and size | ||
| Cargo space | - best on this row | |
| Front trunk | no data | |
| Seats | ||
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Wheelbase | ||
| Ground clearance | ||
| Weight | no data | |
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | - best on this row | |
| Cell chemistry | ||
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | ||
| Vehicle-to-load (V2L) | version: Kia EV3 GT-Line Long Range 2WD, 19-inch | |
Which one suits you?
Pick the Kia EV3 if
Score by category
out of 100
Kia EV3Nissan Leaf (3rd gen)
Range
9180Charging
4734Performance
5052Practicality
6780
How much is each in the US?
Kia EV3
Maker's price (MSRP), US
checked Aug 12, 2026 - Price checked Aug 12, 2026 - it may be out of date
kiamedia.com- 2027 Light FWD
- $29,890
- 2027 Wind FWD
- $34,990
- 2027 Land FWD
- $38,490
- 2027 Wind AWD
- $38,690
Nissan Leaf (3rd gen)
Advertised price, new, US
checked Sep 18, 2026 - Price checked Sep 18, 2026 - it may be out of date
nissanusa.com- 2026 Nissan LEAF S+ FWD
- $29,990
Questions
Which goes further on a charge?
Range (EPA)
- Kia EV3
- EPA
- Nissan Leaf (3rd gen)
- 303 miEPAcontested: sources disagree
Which charges faster?
Kia EV3EV3
10–80% charge
- Leader
- Kia EV3
- Kia EV3
- Nissan Leaf (3rd gen)
- Ahead by
- 4 min
Fast-charge peak
- Kia EV3
- Nissan Leaf (3rd gen)
Which is quicker?
0–62 mph
- Kia EV3
- 7.7 s
- Nissan Leaf (3rd gen)
- 7.6 sversion not named
Which is cheaper to buy?
Kia EV3EV3
Price (from, new)
- Leader
- Kia EV3
- Kia EV3
- Nissan Leaf (3rd gen)
- Ahead by
- $100
Where next
Compare with others
Kia EV3 vs
Nissan Leaf (3rd gen) vs
- Ford Mustang Mach-ENissan Leaf (3rd gen) is cheaper by $10,605
- Score
- 68
- Price
- from $40,595
- Cadillac LyriqNissan Leaf (3rd gen) is cheaper by $29,410
- Score
- 66
- Price
- from $59,400
- Subaru SolterraSubaru Solterra scores 1 higher
- Score
- 66
- Price
- from $38,495
- Lexus RZNissan Leaf (3rd gen) scores 1 higher
- Score
- 64
- Price
- from $50,895
Where the numbers come from
Checked Oct 23, 2026 · 24 sources
Every source link (89)
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